Akhand Jyoti Eye HospitalInstitute of Community Ophthalmology – AJICO
Ophthalmology

Short-Term Training/ Observerships

Short-duration learning opportunities for clinicians seeking practical exposure, academic engagement, and insight into AJICO’s service-driven training environment.

Programme Overview

About Short-Term Training/ Observerships

Short-Term Training and Observerships at AJICO are designed for clinicians and eye care professionals who wish to gain focused exposure to clinical practice, academic learning, and service delivery systems within a limited timeframe. These programmes provide opportunities to observe experienced faculty, engage with real patient care pathways, and understand how high-quality eye care is delivered across hospitals, outreach programmes, and community settings. Whether for skill enhancement, professional development, or institutional learning, these pathways offer meaningful insight into AJICO’s practice-grounded approach to eye health.

What You Can Expect from This Experience

This programme is designed to provide participants with:

  • meaningful exposure to real-world clinical practice and patient care pathways
  • opportunities to observe experienced faculty and institutional workflows
  • insights into high-volume eye care delivery and community outreach systems
  • a deeper understanding of clinical decision-making and service delivery models
  • engagement with AJICO's academic culture through discussions, rounds, and learning sessions
  • exposure to the operational and organisational aspects of a leading eye care institution
  • a broader perspective on community ophthalmology and eye health in underserved geographies

Programme at a Glance

Duration6 Months
Available Seats
CategoryOPHTHALMOLOGY
Eligibility
Stipend
Next Intake

Learning Through Exposure

Observerships and short-term training programmes provide a unique opportunity to step inside a living eye care ecosystem. Participants gain insight into clinical practice, academic culture, patient care pathways, and institutional systems while observing how high-quality eye care is delivered at scale.

Fellowship Areas

Cornea
Vitreo Retina

What You Will Cover

Curriculum

Cornea6 Months

  • Foundations (Corneal anatomy, physiology, and pathology | Slit-lamp examination techniques | Comprehensive anterior segment evaluation | Corneal imaging and diagnostic investigations)
  • Clinical Cornea (Infectious keratitis and corneal ulcers | Ocular surface disorders and dry eye disease | Corneal dystrophies and degenerations | Clinical case discussions)
  • Diagnostic Technologies (Corneal topography | Pachymetry | Specular microscopy | Interpretation of imaging findings)
  • Surgical Observership (Observation of keratoplasty procedures | Corneal cross-linking | Ocular surface reconstruction | Operation theatre protocols)
  • Advanced Clinical Exposure (Management of complex corneal conditions | Postoperative care | Multidisciplinary discussions | Faculty-led grand rounds)
  • Integration & Academic Learning (Journal clubs | Case presentations | Clinical audits | Research orientation | Programme assessment and feedback)
Vitreo Retina6 Months

  • Foundations (Retinal anatomy and clinical examination | Indirect ophthalmoscopy | Fundus evaluation techniques | Retinal imaging principles)
  • Medical Retina (Diabetic retinopathy | Retinal vascular disorders | Macular diseases | Inflammatory retinal conditions)
  • Diagnostic Retina (OCT interpretation | Fundus photography | Fluorescein angiography | Clinical imaging workshops)
  • Surgical Observership (Observation of vitreoretinal procedures | Intravitreal injections | Retinal laser procedures | Surgical planning discussions)
  • Complex Retina (Retinal detachments | Vitreous disorders | Ocular trauma | Emergency retina case discussions)
  • Academic Integration (Journal clubs | Grand rounds | Clinical case presentations | Research methodology | Programme review and assessment)
Common Learning Components6 Months

Throughout the programme, participants will also engage in:

  • Outpatient clinic observation
  • Faculty-led case discussions
  • Grand rounds
  • Journal clubs
  • Operation theatre observation
  • Diagnostic imaging interpretation
  • Community ophthalmology exposure
  • Clinical audit sessions
  • Research orientation
  • Professional ethics and patient communication
  • Certificate of completion upon successful participation

Who Should Apply

Eligibility & Selection

Eligibility Criteria

  • 1MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised medical institution.
  • 2MS/ DNB in Ophthalmology, or currently enrolled in a recognised postgraduate ophthalmology programme.
  • 3Valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or State Medical Council (where applicable).
  • 4Demonstrated interest in gaining focused clinical exposure in the chosen subspecialty.
  • 5Willingness to participate in outpatient clinics, operation theatre observerships, academic sessions, and case discussions throughout the programme.

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Applications are reviewed based on academic qualifications, current professional status, statement of purpose, and the availability of training slots within the selected subspecialty.
  2. 2
    Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an online or in-person interaction before admission is confirmed.

Who Will Guide You

Programme Faculty

Clinicians, researchers, and practitioners who shape this fellowship

Ready to Train Where It Matters Most?

AJICO programmes are designed for clinicians, optometrists, public health professionals, and researchers who want to build lasting impact in underserved eye health systems. Applications for 2026 are open.

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